Ronald Thomas French, in his 80th year, passed away at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Ron was born on November 26, 1944 in Bolton to the late Thomas and Olive (née Goodfellow) French. He is survived by his children Robert, Rhonda, and Kelly and their mother Ruth. Brother of Wilson and his wife Lily French (both deceased) and Barbara and her husband Bob (deceased) Moffatt. Remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families.
Respecting Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private service will take place at a later date.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
LeeAnne Rescorl
To Rob, Rhonda, Kelly, all of the French family and extended relatives,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Ron. We all knew him to be charismatic and boisterous but he did have a big heart as well. He loved his family and his occupation. He has been an icon at most community events and was well known to many in his travels. He will be missed by those who truly knew him. My thoughts are with you all and I hope your fond memories carry you through this most difficult time. Sending love and prayers……LeeAnne
Sarah Bate
To The French family & friends
Sincere condolences at this difficult time. Thoughts are with you all. May the good memories ease some of the pain.
Sarah Bate
Ken Chamberlain
Please accept our condolences. We have many fond memories as friends and neighbours to Ron and his family. May Ron Rest in Peace. Our thoughts are with the family.
Ken and Leta Chamberlain
Mary Grogan Van Dyk
Hello The French Family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. We as a family were good farming friends in Albion. Ron you will be greatly missed by Harold, Levi, John and Mary Grogan
Howard and Sharon Venning
To the French family
Our deepest condolences to all. Many memories over many years at family gatherings and celebrations are with us at this sad time. We are sorry to learn of his passing and our thoughts are with everyone. May Ron Rest in Peace.
Amanda BOISVENUE (Jones)
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing . May he rest in peace . Amanda Boisvenue (Jones)
Kathy Pfundt
Condolences to the family.
Linda (Stewart) McKee
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Kevin and Linda McKee
Teresa Finnerty
My deepest sympathy to the family. John and Teresa Finnerty
Warren and Kate Sheardown
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Rest in peace Jack
MurrayStewart
To the French Family. Having known many of the original Albion Frenches , along with Ron ,and Sister Barb , I share sincere condolences ..May memories be helpful as you go forward .
Murray Stewart
Bill and Elaine Johnston
Bill and I were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing
The Clarkson family
Sincere condolences to the French family
Rest In Peace Ron
Mary Ann Johnston
Sincere condolences to the French family.
Randal
My sincere condolences to the whole French family.
I remember taking a break from snow plowing and chatting with Ron in the middle of a parking lot. We both still had a lot more to plow but took a few minutes.
RIP Ron
Hugs to Rhonda
And to you too Barb
Bonnie Ledson
We share the grief Robert, Rhonda and Kelly along with Ruth their mother are going through. You do have some very shared cherished memories, may these bring you comfort.
With love always George and Bonnie
Chris Wright
Rob, Rhonda and Kelly I am sorry for your loss and know my families’ thoughts are with you guys. Never easy. May your dad rest in peace.
David Cox
We are very sorry for your loss, deepest condolences to the French family.
Brian Barr
Deepest condolences to the family. I have many many many! Grateful memories with rocking Ronny and the French family on the farm in the fields going to tractor pulls , Sunday field trip drives and even picking stones out in the pastures..I will be forever grateful for this. Definitely gonna have a cold Canadian in memory. R.I.P. Ron
Kevin McNaney/Brent O’Connor
Kelly and the entire French Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. We send you lots of love, care and positivity.
Big hugs,
Kevin and Brent
Vancouver, BC
Amanda Boisvenue (Jones)
Another message but adding this picture from the Nascar trip to Vegas . All three are up there causing a ruckus and drinking beer .
Amanda Boisvenue (Jones)
Another Vegas trip picture.
Barry and Sharon O’Sullivan
Dear Ron French Family,
Our sincerest condolences to you.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ron. He was always such a happy guy.
Ron grew the best corn in the Bolton area. Many years ago, I remember taking two dozen of Ron’s corn, on the plane, to Vancouver, to Kelly (Ron’s daughter)
I was going to BC. to visit our our son, Kevin. Kelly, was also living in BC, and craved some of her “Dad’s home grown Corn”!
So, I called Ron, and he gladly delivered the corn to our home, and off we flew to Vancouver, Corn and all!
Kelly really enjoyed, her Dad’s corn that was sent to Kelly, with his love!
Great Memories!
Rest in Peace, Ron.
Hugs, Barry and Sharon O’Sullivan
Mount Forest, Ontario.
Greg & Helen Manion
Our condolences to the Ron’s family . Was always enjoyable raising a glass with Ron
Susan Paterson
Dear Barb and the whole family
It’s so sad to hear of Ron’s passing. I still remember him and Ron MacCauley were best friends when we all went to Albion SS#6. I hope happy memories help you at this difficult time.
Hugs
Susan (Weeks) Paterson
June Matson
To the French Family,
I have known Ron and his family for at least sixty-six years as I lived across the road from them. I have many fond memories of Ron. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
June Matson
fred julian
Ruth, Robert, Rhonda & Kelly sorry to hear of Ron”s passing ,always enjoyed conversations with him, brother David always speaks fondly of his time their on the farm ,as a gopher or operating any equipment. David & Fred Julian
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Heather Stewart Laidlaw
Our condolences to the French Family many meals during our childhood years were spent with Ron and his crew during harvest at Mom and Dads. Fond memories. Your family will be in our prayers.
Larry and Heather Stewart Laidlaw
Isolde Boettger/Michael Maloney
Our condolences to Rhonda and the French family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcy Cowan
My deepest condolences Rhonda, Rob and Kelly. Our thoughts are with you. ❤️
Love, Marcy
Connie Vanstone
To All the French Family.
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our family knew Ron for many years. RIP Ron, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie and family.
Greg Moffatt
To the French family, our deepest sympathies at this difficult time, Ron will be truly missed.
Nancy Moffatt & family
Cheryl Robb
My condolences to the French family. May he rest in peace.
Krista Lloyd
My sincere condolences to the French family. Thinking of you all.
Krista Lloyd (Venning)
Beverly Mckenzie
Rhonda, Please accept my sincere condolences. Your Dad grew the very best corn in the whole area! My thoughts are with you. Big hugs, Bev.
james Healey
Rest in peace old friend. Keep those farmers in line…….. corn requires harvesting everywhere!
James Healey
John & Verna Traynor
Our deepest condolences
Beth Moffatt Creighton
TO All the French Families
My sincere Condolence on the passing of Ron. Many memories of Ron at family functions & growing up in Bolton.
R I P Ron & party on up above.
Sincerely
Beth Moffatt Creighton
Chris Nelson
My condolences to the French family. May he rest in peace.
Terry Coles
Very sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. My condolences to the French Family and may Ron Rest in Peace.
Terry
Pat Mellow
Robert, Rhonda , Kelly and all the French families. My sincere condolences.
Your neighbour
Pat Mellow